Chapter 213 I’m just walking around the garden. Don’t follow me. Stephanie heard from the doctor that more exercise would help with childbirth. Whenever she was bored, she would take a walk around Wellington Villa Stephanie looked at the two maids expressionlessly at her back. She felt very uncomfortable being followed. “Mrs. Wellington, please don’t … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 213” »
Category: Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus
Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus
Stephanie lost her mother early and was abandoned by her bankrupt father. Seeking a warm home, she chose to marry her husband. After three years of marriage without any intimacy, Stephanie was excited when her husband invited her to a hotel. But her joy turned to shock when she discovered the man in the bed who wasn’t her husband.
Dominick, heir to a powerful family, focused on inheriting the family business. He disgusted every woman after a breakup, but he ended up having a one-night stand with Stephanie, who bore a striking resemblance to his ex-girlfriend. Despite knowing she wasn’t her, he found himself drawn to Stephanie.Angry and saddened, Stephanie confronted her husband about the stranger in the hotel room, only to find him with his mistress and their illegitimate daughter. This revelation was hard to accept, but what was even more painful was discovering she was pregnant with the stranger’s child…
Chapter 212 Stephanie felt that Dominick seemed to d to have suddenly realized something. Dominick sat in the office chair. He was stunned for a while. Dominick picked up the gold necklace with a ruby pendant that he brought from Chance. He walked up to Stephanie and put it on her neck very attentively. Dominick … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 212” »
Chapter 211 junch respanne di li tarplaanide mommenta ily sumard and unsure of hoocto reply. As he walkerda ishly toward her, his bows hupewed with core, he asked, ‘n goes and feelings Stephanie stared at fais luteuse eyes, her mind rachiges come up with an ears, her cheeks flushing with To Trendnek, her standing there … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 211” »
Chapter 210 “Mrs. Wellington, did Ms. Wellington just come over? I saw her in the corridor just now. I called out to her, but she quickly ran away.” Yvonne was usually very polite, so this behavior was quite strange. Facing Sandra’s suspicious gaze, Stephanie hesitated. “She just came to Breeze Villa for a stroll.” “I was worried there might be some conflict between you two. This is the first time Ms. Wellington has come here. Did she come for any specific reason?” “Nothing in particular,” Stephanie answered absentmindedly, unwilling to elaborate. Sandra, sensing the reluctance, decided not to press further. Since there seemed to be no immediate trouble, she went back to her chores. Just as she turned to enter the kitchen, Stephanie suddenly stopped her. “Sandra, do you know anything about Mary’s past?” Sandra was caught off guard by the question and stared at Stephanie, noticing a sharpness in her eyes. Stephanie said, “I heard that when Mary was young, she was involved with another man. Eventually, Dominick’s father defended her and allowed Mary to remain at Wellington Villa. Even if Dominick’s father didn’t mind, how could Grandpa tolerate such a malicious woman…” “Although Mary’s conduct isn’t admirable, we shouldn’t speak carelessly,” Sandra said. She was so shocked that she even forgot the title and looked around in panic. “Mary was indeed suspected of infidelity in her youth, but that’s all in the past.” Fortunately, Breeze Villa was quiet, with few people passing by. George still disliked Mary to this day. Dominick’s father must have loved her deeply, accepting even her infidelity. Stephanie’s mind was filled with Yvonne’s words from earlier. Were they true? “Mrs. Wellington, I know Mrs. Mary Wellington hasn’t been kind to you, but she’s still Mr. Wellington’s mother. Sometimes, you just have to respect your elders and not hold grudges.” Mary always targeted Stephanie, and even the servants noticed, though they couldn’t understand the source of the enmity. Under the same roof, Sandra advised peace. Stephanie didn’t mind Mary’s disdain. Looking at the kind–faced woman in front of her, she knew Sandra had lived in Wellington Villa for many years and would probably learn some secrets. She asked tentatively, “Sandra, do you know about Dominick’s kidnapping when he was a child?” “What does Mr. Wellington’s kidnapping have to do with Mrs. Mary Wellington?” Sandra was puzzled, so Stephanie didn’t ask further but headed towards the stairs. It seemed no one else knew the truth. Dominick, usually so cold and detached, had concealed everything to protect his mother from all the Wellingtons. Returning to her bedroom, Stephanie felt restless. As far as she knew, she thought Dominick would never act so emotionally. If his birth mother had been behind his kidnapping, with his current capabilities…. She sat back on the bed, her face a mix of emotions. She suddenly felt like she didn’t know the man she shared her life with. Whenever she felt troubled and couldn’t figure things out, she had a habit of opening her wooden box. The cool pendant rested in her palm. “He was too weak when he was a child. Maybe he was too scared…” Stephanie had an epiphany. “Even if he controls the Wellington family now, he would never reveal it.” Mary was his biological mother, and he chose to bear the burden himself. She lowered her gaze to the crescent–shaped pendant in her palm again. “They say Oscar is his savior…” If Oscar blamed him, what could he do? “Dominick is very unhappy.” Yvonne’s simple, straightforward words echoed, with no embellishment, just the truth. He was very unhappy. Alone in the spacious bedroom, she looked at his pillow, feeling more agitated. movement in her belly brought her back to reality, and she placed her hand on her stomach, smiling instinctively. New life was indeed miraculous. It could brighten her mood instantly, chasing away the gloom. 1/2 Chapter 210 She decided to go to the third floor. Last time, George had sent a construction team to renovate it into a 2000–square–foot nursery. The third–floor door wasn’t locked, and all the windows were open for ventilation. The colorful cartoon murals on the walls were adorable. Last time, Stephanie hadn’t looked closely. This time, she examined the walls with their vivid depictions of deep–sea fish and castle knights. The breeze stirred the crystal wind chimes on the left side, producing a clear, tinkling sound. This place felt like a fairytale world. She remembered the small sleeping room for the child on the far right. As expected, two adorable wooden beds were set up in the corner, and the wardrobe was filled with new clothes, from newborn outfits to those for a three–year–old. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 210” »
Chapter 209 Stephanie was startled. This was her first time seeing Yvonne come to Breeze Vila. “Yvonne, if you are looking for your brother, he’s at Grandpa’s. However, there was no response to her question. She noticed Yvonne standing about 30 feet from the dining table. Yvonne stood there quietly with a hesitant expression as if she was waiting for something. “Yvonne, what’s wrong?” Stephanie asked, frowning in confusion. From what she had heard, Yvonne was somewhat introverted and rarely interacted with people. Her current behavior was very unusual. On second thought, it seemed unlikely that Yvonne had come to Breeze Villa to find her brother. Dominick was usually aloof and seldom approached his sister, and Yvonne was even less likely to bother him. “Yvonne, are you looking for me?” Stephanie guessed. Already half–full, Stephanie, no longer interested in her breakfast, stood and walked towards her. Yvonne’s bright eyes flashed with alarm. “Don’t disturb others while they’re eating. Don’t interrupt. Don’t speak loudly…” As Stephanie got closer, Yvonne’s lips trembled as she murmured these rules softly. Seeing how nervous she was, Stephanie stopped, not daring to get any closer. “Are you waiting for me to finish breakfast?” she asked gently, trying to ease Yvonne’s anxiety. But Yvonne remained silent. She seemed uncomfortable with eye contact, keeping her head down. Her long hair covered half her face, slightly flushed with nervousness. “Should I call Sandra?” Stephanie suggested, feeling at a loss. She didn’t want to scare her and thought Yvonne might be more comfortable with the household staff. “Dominick is upset.” Yvonne suddenly raised her head and exclaimed, looking anxious. ‘What?‘ Stephanie was stunned. “Yvonne, your brother isn’t here. Or are you looking for me?” She still didn’t understand, but it was clear that Yvonne didn’t want her to call Sandra. The outburst made Yvonne think she had done something wrong. She looked conflicted, opening her mouth several times but saying nothing. “What do you want to tell me?” Stephanie asked. “I promise I won’t tell anyone.” Using a trick she had once used on Oscar, she tried to coax the nervous girl in front of her. This seemed to work. Yvonne’s eyes flickered when she heard her promise. “Stephanie,” she called softly. Stephanie felt a strange sensation. Yvonne had explicitly come to her. They hadn’t talked much before, unlike with Hayley. Yvonne would just politely greet her at family meals. Today, her calling her name felt different. Stephanie said, “Yvonne, just tell me what’s bothering you. I will do my best to help…” y brother is upset,” Yvonne interrupted nervously with this cryptic statement. “My b Stephanie felt a bit awkward. “Are you saying Dominick is upset?” The idea of him being upset sounded childish. What did it matter if a grown man was happy or not? But she guessed that in Yvonne’s mind, it probably meant her brother had been in a bad mood lately. With everything going on, he was likely quite stressed. “Yvonne, you don’t need to worry. Your brother can handle his problems.” Stephanie tried to be responsible as her brother’s wife, patiently explaining. Seeing the girl’s nervousness and shyness, she felt a pang of sympathy for this introverted young lady. “Yvonne, do you like any fruit? Let’s go sit in the living room instead of standing here.” She wanted to get along with her, but as soon as Stephanie took a step, Yvonne crouched in terror, hugging her head and trembling. 1/3 “I mean no harm.” Stephanie was stunned. She had never encountered such a reaction. It seemed like Yvonne was very scared. ‘Is she afraid of me?’ Stephanie didn’t understand why Yvonne would be scared of her. Not wanting to provoke her further, Stephanie decided to find someone else to help. But as she tried to walk past, Yvonne suddenly grabbed the hem of her maternity dress. “Stephanie, Dominick is very unhappy.” Yvonne, who was half squatting, raised her head and said, her face full of anxiety. Stephanie was astonished. Even though she didn’t fully understand what Yvonne was trying to say, she knew it involved Dominick and seemed serious. Stephanie wanted to squat down to talk to her at eye level, but her pregnant belly made it difficult. “Yvonne, I know you came to me because something is wrong, right? Can you stand up so we can talk properly? I promise I won’t get angry or upset, and I won’t be mean to you. You don’t have to be afraid of me.” Stephanie had some experience communicating with people with autism. Their inner world was very sensitive and fragile, so one couldn’t yell at them carelessly. She reflected on whether she had been too harsh before, causing Yvonne to fear her. “I’m not afraid of you.” Yvonne stood up, glancing around nervously to ensure no one else was around Breeze Villa before relaxing a bit. Seeing her cautious behavior, Stephanie used all her patience to communicate with her. “Then what were you afraid of just now?” “Dominick will be angry.” … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 209” »
Chapter 208 Stephanie woke up to the morning light. It had been a long time since she had slept so soundly. She stretched her arms comfortably under the light blanket, staring blankly for a moment before turning her head to look at the spot next to her. It was empty. He wasn’t there. However, the bed next to her was still a bit warm. Did Dominick come back last night? Getting up from the bed, with her big belly, she was languid. Her mind was still groggy. She stared at the spot next to her for a while, uncertain herself. “I thought he wasn’t coming back last night,” she murmured. She knew Vincent had invited him out in the middle of the night. Lately, their relationship had been awkward and hard to explain. It had been a long time since they had shared the same bed. ‘What time did he come back to the bedroom last night?‘ she thought. She looked up at the clock on the wall, which showed 8 AM. For the Wellingtons, this was already late. Although Dominick didn’t have to go to the company recently, feeling the residual warmth of the bed, he had only just woken up. He had slept in until around 8 AM. He seemed really tired lately. Stephanie felt a bit unsettled. After a quick wash–up, she grabbed her phone and headed downstairs. As soon as she reached downstairs, Sandra greeted her. “Good morning, Mrs. Wellington. Would you like to have breakfast here or at the main house?” “Has Grandpa already had breakfast at the main house?” “Mr. George Wellington always gets up at five and has breakfast at six. Mrs. Mary Wellington and Ms. Wellington have already had breakfast with him.” Stephanie felt a bit guilty hearing this. Ever since she got pregnant, Dominick had told George that she didn’t need to join them for breakfasts. Since then, she had been sleeping peacefully. He had actually helped her a lot. Because of his attitude, even the servants treated her with special respect. “Um, Dominick… He…” She started. Her words were awkward and hesitant. “Mr. Wellington just woke up not long ago as well. He went to Nightingale Villa to discuss some matters with Mr. George Wellington. He should be back soon for breakfast.” Seeing her hesitant expression, Sandra smiled, “Mrs. Wellington, why don’t you wait and have breakfast with Mr. Wellington when he returns?” “Alright,” she agreed immediately. Sitting on the sofa in Breeze Villa’s first–floor living room, Stephanie sipped half a glass of lightly salted water and glanced towards the door. She wondered what Dominick was discussing with George. “Maybe it’s about the baby,” she muttered as she pulled out her phone. A WhatsApp message from Molly popped up, sent at 6 AM. SnugglePig sent: [Stephanie, your sons are due next month. What should I give them? I’m so nervous right now.] Stephanie chuckled and replied: [Why are you nervous? You’re not the one giving birth.] SnugglePig replied: [Stephanie, how dare you sleep so late? Has no one gossiped about you?] Modern bad habits. Molly was sure Stephanie had just woken up and was checking her phone first thing. StephForce typed: [The baby’s dad is an accomplice, so I’m not worried.] Stephanie fell into contemplation. Lately, Dominick seemed to be looking quite exhausted. 1/3 O Chapter 208 SnugglePig replied: [Where will your sons‘ one–month celebration be? It won’t be at Wellington Villa, right? I’m a bit scared to go. There will be of people, won’t there?] A few more messages from Molly brought Stephanie back to the present. SnugglePig typed: [And one more thing, you promised to let me be your sons’ aunt. Will the Wellingtons be okay with that? What about the keed family?] Molly seemed increasingly excited. [Oh no, Stephanie, I suddenly feel like your sons might be out of my league. What if the twins don’t like me?) StephForce replied: [You’re overthinking it.] She added an eye–roll emoji. This response made Molly think of something else, and she became serious, SnugglePig typed: [Did you tell Dominick about those strange things you encountered and the bracelet found under the hospital bed Stephanic’s smile froze. She held her phone tightly, not replying immediately. StephForce replied: [Let’s not worry about it now. We’ll deal with it after the baby is born.] Knowing that Stephanie had been troubled lately and was even more anxious as … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 208” »
Chapter 207 As night fell, the bustling streets lit up with rows of streetlights on either side. A silver–grey Porsche quietly parked by the sidewalk, and the driver opened the rear door, waiting. Dominick and Stephanie got into the car, turning their heads to gaze out their respective windows. The car was enveloped in silence. “Mr. Wellington, Brad asked me to inform you that the Wellingtons had an early dinner tonight. If you and Mrs. Wellington have other plans, there’s no need to rush back,” the driver reported nervously, glancing cautiously at the rearview mirror. Dominick seemed to be in a bad mood tonight. “Take us back home,” Dominick said calmly in the backseat, his expression unchanged. Beside him, Stephanie stared at the swiftly retreating streetlights outside the window. She had no objections and thus remained silent. The Wellingtons knew she and Dominick hadn’t been getting along well lately. Brad probably wanted to give them more alone time together, but there was just silence between them. Returning to Wellington Villa would take at least half an hour. This eerie silence made everyone uncomfortable. Stephanie leaned against the window, her right hand supporting her chin. She noticed the driver’s nervous expression when her gaze swept past the driver’s seat. It seemed the Wellingtons‘ servants were particularly wary of Dominick. “Is Grandpa still busy preparing for the baby’s one–month celebration since they had an early dinner?” she suddenly asked. Dominick was stunned and contemplative, turning to look at her face for a moment. The driver was slow to react. When he realized she was talking to him, he quickly answered in a fluster, “Yes, yes. Mr. George Wellington and Brad have been busy preparing for the kids‘ one–month celebration. I heard Mr. George Wellington even wants to postpone his 80th birthday celebration next month to combine the two events on the same day.” “So, is Grandpa planning to hold the celebration at Wellington Villa or at a hotel?” she asked naturally, without any airs. “It’s been decided. The celebration will be held at Wellington Villa. Mr. George Wellington said the family hasn’t hosted a celebration in many years. So, it must be grand. Everyone is looking forward to it.” This exchange lightened the atmosphere in the car considerably. Dominick remained silent, staring straight ahead but inadvertently noticing Stephanie’s subtle expressions. In truth, his wife could be considerate and attentive, even caring for a driver’s feelings. Thinking of this, a trace of gloom appeared on Dominick’s face. “How many tables does Grandpa plan to set up? Doesn’t that mean we’re hosting a lot of guests?” Stephanie was chatting excitedly and leaned over to ask the driver questions. “I’m not sure about the exact guest list,” the driver admitted. The car drove smoothly and soon arrived home. “The Reeds are Stephanie’s family. They should be notified personally in advance.” George’s commanding and vigorous voice was heard as soon as they stepped out of the car and approached the main house. “And remember to invite Stephanie’s aunt, Diana, as well,” George continued. “The Reeds are not…” Stephanie walked closer, nearly instinctive distaste for her family. George, who was enthusiastically writing the invitations, glanced up at her. Stephanie immediately clammed up. “I’ll inform Diana myself,” she said, knowing better than to argue. George had been eagerly looking forward to the birth of his great–grandchildren and wanted the world to know about the Wellingtons‘ adorable heirs through this grand celebration. But thinking of Diana, Stephanie felt a pang of worry. She couldn’t care less about the feelings of the rest of the Reed family, but Diana was different. Due to Diana’s illness, Stephanie hadn’t dared to tell Diana about her remarriage and pregnancy. Brad approached and set a stack of invitations on the large coffee table, allowing George to continue writing. He then turned to Stephanie and asked, “Mrs. Wellington, I heard Ms. Clark has been cured?” 1/2 Chapter 207 Thomas had two daughters. The eldest, Madison, had married Gary from Caelorium. The second, Diana, now nearly forty and unmarried, was often called “Ms. Clark“. “She is. The surgery was a success, and there should be no aftereffects,” Stephanie replied, feeling relieved when mentioning her aunt’s recovery. “This is indeed wonderful news. The Wellingtons had sent people everywhere to find a suitable heart for Ms. Clark. The experts said a heart transplant was necessary, but who would have thought that conservative treatment and a heart stent surgery would suffice.” Brad was curious, so he looked into Diana’s surgery. “Mrs. Wellington, who was Ms. Clark’s doctor?” Stephanie started to respond, but her expression changed, and the name got stuck in her throat. The room’s lighting was dim and slightly ambiguous. Standing by the bar, Vincent downed a glass of whiskey and grumbled, ““Oscar. Oscar personally performed the surgery on Diana. I always thought it was strange. Oscar was supposed to study business, so why did he end up getting a medical doctorate? Turns out it was because of that witch, Stephanie.” It was 1 AM, and Dominick had been invited over for a drink but hadn’t said a word all night. Tonight, he wasn’t interested in drinking. His long fingers idly spun a crystal glass on the bar, his expression thoughtful. Some names, neither he nor she mentioned, but that didn’t mean they could be ignored. “Dominick, what are you planning to do?” Vincent, half–drunk and suddenly anxious, leaned over and shouted at him, “With Stephanie and Oscar’s messy relationship, are you planning to dump that witch after the baby is born?” Scott, seeing his drunken antics, immediately called a few ladies over. “Go drink with Mr. Hayes over there.” … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 207” »
C Chapter 206 Stephanie eventually decided against buying that playful little princess dress. Feeling frustrated, she turned on her heel and walked out of the baby store. There were certain topics he never brought up, and she didn’t either. Whenever they came up, it led to conflict and irritation. Walking along the bustling commercial street, they each turned their heads to glance at the shops, not speaking a word. However, as she looked down, Stephanie noticed his right hand loosely around her waist. It wasn’t a firm hold, just a gentle touch. As the crowd thickened near the end of the workday, his gesture protected her from being jostled by passersby. “Her husband is so handsome.” Their striking appearance drew attention. Stephanie, dressed in loose maternity clothes, walked carefully with her head down. Beside her, Dominick, typically aloof, displayed his chiseled features and exceptional poise. He rarely appeared so openly. His unique, calm demeanor left a lasting impression. “Let’s go home.” She suddenly lost the desire to continue. It was strange, She had never expected him, the esteemed Dominick, to accompany her shopping or to the movies like an ordinary couple. She couldn’t understand his behavior today. He usually disliked crowded streets and avoided being in packed places. Dominick stopped, lowering his gaze to her, but remained silent. “We got everything in Wellington Villa. There’s nothing we need to buy,” she muttered, sensing his attention without looking up. It made her uncomfortable. They knew the baby would arrive in about a month, but they tacitly avoided discussing anything that happened before. Keeping silent and pretending all was well seemed the best way to handle things, though it left them both frustrated and unable to let go. Walk with me a bit further.” His words puzzled Stephanie. She lifted her head to look at his stern profile, but he was staring intently ahead, determined. What do you want to buy?” She followed his pace. “I don’t know.” “Where are we going?” They continued walking down the street, passing shop after shop. Dominick didn’t seem interested in any of them. “I don’t know.” His vague answers irritated Stephanie. She stopped walking. “Dominick, what do you really want?” she asked, a bit angry. He didn’t know. He lowered his gaze, just looking at her, capturing her current expression. A heavy silence settled between them, almost tangible. On Stephanie’s right was an international lingerie boutique. A young salesgirl with a sweet smile called out to her, “Miss, we’ve just received a new batch of maternity lingerie today. Would you be interested in taking a look?” Hearing the invitation, Stephanie instinctively turned towards the voice. Seeing the young girl enthusiastically promoting the products with a bright smile, Stephanie didn’t know how to refuse. Meanwhile, Dominick remained silent. “Lingerie is very particular. A good piece can shape the body beautifully. Especially during pregnancy, it’s crucial to try on and find the right fit, the young salesgirl said warmly. She took her hand and almost dragged Stephanie into the store. “I already have plenty at home.” 1/2 0 2/2 Chapter 206 “Miss, try this light pink one. As women, we should always keep a youthful spirit, no matter our age.” “Absolutely! We’ve got to treat ourselves right and invest in ourselves. Men are visual creatures. When we look after ourselves, they will cherish us more,” another employee chimed in. A swarm of shop assistants surrounded Stephanie, bombarding her with a flurry of advice. Stephanie, typically strong–willed, found herself at a loss, as she was never good at rejecting others. The “I’ll buy one then,” she finally said, her voice tinged with resignation. ls motivated by commission, were thrilled by her agreement. “Miss, the fitting rooms are this way.” “I’ll get more sizes since cup sizes can change … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 206” »
Chapter 205 “Oscar won’t hurt me.” In a fit of anger, Vincent retorted, “And has Dominick ever hurt you?” Stephanie froze, unable to respond. Too much had happened recently. Her mind was in turmoil, and she didn’t want to think about it anymore. She stood up from the sofa and walked past Vincent, not wanting to discuss this further. Watching her leave, Vincent darkened his face with rage. He shouted after her, “You too think Dominick is heartless? You’ve spent nearly a year with him, and you still don’t know what kind of person he is? Everyone says he’s ruthless and cold–hearted, but Stephanie, you have no say in this? ‘I have no say? Really?‘ Stephanie thought. ‘What kind of person is Dominick? Nobody understands him, and no one knows what he’s scheming Her steps were slow as she walked out of Breeze Villa. She strolled along the corridor, ignoring the beautiful lotus pond and greenery around her. Her mind replayed all the rumors she had heard about Dominick, She had heard many things about him but knew very little about the man himself. “He hides things from me. How could I possibly know?” Stephanie muttered to herself, her gaze distant as she looked over the vast garden. “Has something happened recently?” A voice suddenly came from behind her. At first, Stephanie thought Vincent had followed her, but when she recognized the voice, she paused to think for a moment. “Is there something you need?” She didn’t answer the question but instead asked calmly. The person who approached her was the butler, Brad, an elderly man who had served the Wellington family for over thirty years. He was responsible for looking after George and had a say in both household and business matters. Despite his authority, he was always courteous. In fact, the Wellingtons were not as difficult to get along with as people said. It was just that Stephanie often felt out of place in them, sensing a barrier that kept her from fully integrating into their lives. Noticing her troubled mood, Brad chose not to pry and got straight to the point. “The nursery you arranged for has been completed. Mr. George Wellington and the others are in Nightingale Villa now. They wanted you to take a look and see if there’s anything else that needs changing* Stephanie was somewhat surprised that they had sought her out over the nursery, Previously, the Wellingtons had already arranged for the entire third floor of Breeze Villa to be converted into a nursery, resembling a children’s playground. However, George felt that the 2000 square feet were insufficient for his grandsons, so he transformed another guest room in his residence in Nightingale Villa into a nursery. This way, the kids could often stay with him. “Everyone is anticipating the babies‘ arrival.” Brad smiled kindly. “Mr. George Wellington hasn’t been this happy in a long time. He supervised the nursery’s construction, discussing eco–friendly materials, color schemes, and safety features with the designers at length. It’s finished today and looks great, but he seems still unsatisfied and wants it to be even better. “They are still discussing some minor details. Mr. George Wellington is quite anxious about it, and the designers seem troubled. Mrs. Mary Wellington and Ms. Wellington bought baby clothes and toys yesterday. They are setting things up over there. You should go and have a look, too.” Stephanie listened quietly. Even without going there, she could feel the Wellingtons‘ enthusiasm for the birth of the heir. From what she knew, George didn’t particularly like Mary, but they seemed to find common ground when it came to children. Suddenly, she thought of Dominick. Compared to the others, his attitude seemed much colder. Perhaps he didn’t like children much. Stephanie didn’t want to go to Nightingale Villa. Her mind was in turmoil, and she just wanted to wander in the garden. “Let Grandpa and the others handle the nursery and baby supplies. I won’t go.” Brad found this odd. “Not going? The designers wanted to ask for your input.” “Let Grandpa decide. I don’t know much about these things.” Brad didn’t press her. George had decreed that nothing should disturb the pregnant mother during the final month before the birth of his beloved great–grandsons. Whatever Stephanie wanted, the Wellingtons would accommodate. But Stephanie had no requests. 1/2 Chapter 204 Recently, she had become much quieter, leading them to speculate that she might have quarreled with Dominick. Mn Welings, no matter what the disagreement with Mr. Wellington, the child is coming soon. Parental discord isn’t good for the baby,” Brad called out as he watched her walk amlessly along the corridor. Have you ever been to Mr Wellington’s stady?” Sephanie had heard similar adnotnes many times. Sandra reminded her daily to stay calm and not let anything affect the baby. As for Dommark’s sady, she had meated in once before and was caught. He was furious and scolded her severely. Vincent had likely normed of in anger, and no one else approached her as she continued her quiet stroll Wandering a fin a trance, she eventually found herself back at Breeze Villa, standing before Dominick’s study on the second floor. Stephane twisted the door handle. To her surprise, the study door was not locked She remembered the last time she had tried to sneak in only to find the door securely locked This time, howeckianas diferent. She was more carious than anything else. Pushing the door open, she found the room emp Her eyes took in the neatly organized documents and computer on the large wooden desk, the five fully stocked bookshelves on the right, a set of sots, and a coffee table on the ki farked by a couple of shade–loving green plants. Further back, there was a bright floor–to–ceiling window and a spacious belong. The style was simple and solemn. The mards came to dean dhe sundy regularly. Given the number of confidential documents stored there, only Sandra and a few trusted maids were aloved inside Stephanie walked in dowly, her curiosity piqued She noticed a small door at the end of the bookshelves leading to an adjoining guest room. It dawned on her that Dominick might rest there head of going to the bedroom … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 205” »
Chapter 204 “Oscar won’t hurt me.” In a fit of anger, Vincent retorted, “And has Dominick ever hurt you?” Stephanie froze, unable to respond. Too much had happened recently. Her mind was in turmoil, and she didn’t want to think about it anymore. She stood up from the sofa and walked past Vincent, not wanting to discuss this further. Watching her leave, Vincent darkened his face with rage. He shouted after her, “You too think Dominick is heartless? You’ve spent nearly a year with him, and you still don’t know what kind of person he is? Everyone says he’s ruthless and cold–hearted, but Stephanie, you have no say in this? ‘I have no say? Really?‘ Stephanie thought. ‘What kind of person is Dominick? Nobody understands him, and no one knows what he’s scheming Her steps were slow as she walked out of Breeze Villa. She strolled along the corridor, ignoring the beautiful lotus pond and greenery around her. Her mind replayed all the rumors she had heard about Dominick, She had heard many things about him but knew very little about the man himself. “He hides things from me. How could I possibly know?” Stephanie muttered to herself, her gaze distant as she looked over the vast garden. “Has something happened recently?” A voice suddenly came from behind her. At first, Stephanie thought Vincent had followed her, but when she recognized the voice, she paused to think for a moment. “Is there something you need?” She didn’t answer the question but instead asked calmly. The person who approached her was the butler, Brad, an elderly man who had served the Wellington family for over thirty years. He was responsible for looking after George and had a say in both household and business matters. Despite his authority, he was always courteous. In fact, the Wellingtons were not as difficult to get along with as people said. It was just that Stephanie often felt out of place in them, sensing a barrier that kept her from fully integrating into their lives. Noticing her troubled mood, Brad chose not to pry and got straight to the point. “The nursery you arranged for has been completed. Mr. George Wellington and the others are in Nightingale Villa now. They wanted you to take a look and see if there’s anything else that needs changing* Stephanie was somewhat surprised that they had sought her out over the nursery, Previously, the Wellingtons had already arranged for the entire third floor of Breeze Villa to be converted into a nursery, resembling a children’s playground. However, George felt that the 2000 square feet were insufficient for his grandsons, so he transformed another guest room in his residence in Nightingale Villa into a nursery. This way, the kids could often stay with him. “Everyone is anticipating the babies‘ arrival.” Brad smiled kindly. “Mr. George Wellington hasn’t been this happy in a long time. He supervised the nursery’s construction, discussing eco–friendly materials, color schemes, and safety features with the designers at length. It’s finished today and looks great, but he seems still unsatisfied and wants it to be even better. “They are still discussing some minor details. Mr. George Wellington is quite anxious about it, and the designers seem troubled. Mrs. Mary Wellington and Ms. Wellington bought baby clothes and toys yesterday. They are setting things up over there. You should go and have a look, too.” Stephanie listened quietly. Even without going there, she could feel the Wellingtons‘ enthusiasm for the birth of the heir. From what she knew, George didn’t particularly like Mary, but they seemed to find common ground when it came to children. Suddenly, she thought of Dominick. Compared to the others, his attitude seemed much colder. Perhaps he didn’t like children much. Stephanie didn’t want to go to Nightingale Villa. Her mind was in turmoil, and she just wanted to wander in the garden. “Let Grandpa and the others handle the nursery and baby supplies. I won’t go.” Brad found this odd. “Not going? The designers wanted to ask for your input.” “Let Grandpa decide. I don’t know much about these things.” Brad didn’t press her. George had decreed that nothing should disturb the pregnant mother during the final month before the birth of his beloved great–grandsons. Whatever Stephanie wanted, the Wellingtons would accommodate. But Stephanie had no requests. 1/2 Chapter 204 Recently, she had become much quieter, leading them to speculate that she might have quarreled with Dominick. Mn Welings, no matter what the disagreement with Mr. Wellington, the child is coming soon. Parental discord isn’t good for the baby,” Brad called out as he watched her walk amlessly along the corridor. Have you ever been to Mr Wellington’s stady?” Sephanie had heard similar adnotnes many times. Sandra reminded her daily to stay calm and not let anything affect the baby. As for Dommark’s sady, she had meated in once before and was caught. He was furious and scolded her severely. Vincent had likely normed of in anger, and no one else approached her as she continued her quiet stroll Wandering a fin a trance, she eventually found herself back at Breeze Villa, standing before Dominick’s study on the second floor. Stephane twisted the door handle. To her surprise, the study door was not locked She remembered the last time she had tried to sneak in only to find the door securely locked This time, howeckianas diferent. She was more carious than anything else. Pushing the door open, she found the room emp Her eyes took in the neatly organized documents and computer on the large wooden desk, the five fully stocked bookshelves on the right, a set of sots, and a coffee table on the ki farked by a couple of shade–loving green plants. Further back, there was a bright floor–to–ceiling window and a spacious belong. The style was simple and solemn. The mards came to dean dhe sundy regularly. Given the number of confidential documents stored there, only Sandra and a few trusted maids were aloved inside Stephanie walked in dowly, her curiosity piqued She noticed a small door at the end of the bookshelves leading to an adjoining guest room. It dawned on her that Dominick might rest there head of going to the bedroom … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 204” »